RHAPIS
GARDENS - Mail Order CatalogLynn McKamey has been growing unusual plants at Rhapis Gardens since
1975. This link takes you to a "catalog website" featuring rare named varieties
of Rhapis excelsa (Lady Palms), and Cycas revoluta (Sago Palms).

RHAPIS
EXCELSA - green & variegated varietiesRhapis excelsa is the only cultivated palm species in the world with
named green and variegated varieties, each having a distinctive leaf shape
and growth habit. This article is the introduction to Rhapis Garden's Catalog
and provides detailed information and photographs of these elegant palms.

RHAPIS
PALMS - cultivated speciesA comprehensive article by Lynn McKamey:
Rhapis Palm trees - Cultivated Species & Varieties including Care and
Culture of the "Ladies". Includes facts & photographs of all
types of Rhapis species. Originally published in Principes (now called
PALMS), Journal of the International Palm Society.

MING
ARALIASand relativesAn article about Polysicas, known as "Ming aralias" by George Elbert
- includes news about the many different green and variegated kinds, photos
of the most popular types, use as indoor Bonsai, plus care and culture.

SAGO
PALMS - Cycas RevolutaAn article about Cycas revoluta, known as "King
Sago Palms" - includes history, propagation, culture, and photographs of
some unusual variegated specimens and bonsai forms. You will also
find a link to information about pollinating Cycas revoluta and growing
them from seed and pups
(offsets).

CISSUS
IVY - new improved varietiesAn article detailing the history of Cissus rhombifolia and the new,
improved varieties developed over the last twenty years. Includes
photos of the different forms, including variegated "grape ivy" and a new
miniature kind. Written by Lynn McKamey.

SECRET
OF THE ORIENT - Rhapis Palm BookA 52 page comprehensive reference to Lady Palms,
including Rhapis excelsa, R. humilis, R. subtilis, and other species. It
contains the 300 year old history of Rhapis, complete care and culture,
plus bonsai suggestions. Numerous illustrations and color photographs are
included, and feature the rare green and variegated named varieties of
Rhapis excelsa. Written by Lynn McKamey.

INTERNATIONAL
PALM SOCIETYEstablished in 1956, the IPS has thousands of members in more than
80 countries worldwide. Members receive a quarterly journal and have access
to a mail order book store, regional chapter meetings, and a membership
roster. The web site is full of palm information and links.

ScubaMom's
Gateway to Travel & DivingTravel articles and resort reviews by Lynn McKamey with information
about Caribbean vacations, scuba diving, and snow-ski trip reports.
This web site also features FIN LAND FUN - a zany scuba related web site
full of icons, animated gif files, and dive humor.